Excerpts of the perennial holiday favorite will be performed by Katy-based InTempo Dance Ensemble and students of the InTempo Dance school at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. on the Richmond enclave's event lawn, 3400 Harvest Corner Drive.

The performance is being presented in conjunction with the Contemporary Art Museum of Fort Bend (CAM), an ongoing partnership that brings the arts to communities like Harvest Green.

"Because we are such a unique community, we wanted to do something special for our holiday celebration," said Shay Shafie, general manger for Harvest Green. "CAM has been working with InTempo for several years now, and when they suggested we host these talented young performers, it seemed like the perfect fit."

The excerpts are just a taste of the full-length production the company will perform at Seven Lakes High School in Katy Dec. 16-17.

"This year will be our fifth year of performing 'The Nutcracker'," said Rocio Braggiato, general director and ballet mistress for InTempo Dance. "It's spectacular, like magic. Children love to dress up and come out to see the show and meet the dancers."

"The Nutcracker" is the tale of a young girl named Clara whose Christmas gift of a nutcracker comes to life and takes her on an enchanting journey to The Kingdom of the Sweets. There, she is entertained by the Sugar Plum Fairy and a host of sweet treats.

Audience members will have opportunities for photos with the cast, including Clara (danced by Isabella Trousselle and Alessia Braggiato), as well as Arabian Coffee, Chinese Tea and other denizens of the kingdom.

In addition, Harvest Green is hosting a holiday market where vendors will display a variety of seasonal gifts and décor. Children can indulge in ornament making and cookie decorating for a small fee. Food trucks will be available for hungry ballet lovers.

The celebration is one of several art-themed events Harvest Green hosts each year, including the Appetite for Arts program, which couples the work of local artists with the culinary creations of local chefs four times per year.